The average for 2023 based on 196 countries was 58.34 percent. The highest value was in the Central African Republic: 105.18 percent and the lowest value was in Qatar: 20.1 percent. The indicator is available from 1960 to 2024. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

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Age dependency ratio (% of working-age population) in United States was reported at 54.45 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. United States - Age dependency ratio (% of working-age population) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on October of 2025.

The old-age dependency index in Italy peaked in 2025, with ** elderly people to every 100 individuals in working age. This indicator refers to the ratio between the number of elderly aged 65 years and older, age when they are generally economically inactive, and the working-age population between 15 and 64 years, percent.

Age dependency ratio (% of working-age population) in Vietnam was reported at 47.65 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Vietnam - Age dependency ratio (% of working-age population) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on October of 2025.

Japan: Dependent people as percent of the working age population: The latest value from 2024 is 70.12 percent, an increase from 70.1 percent in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 58.13 percent, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for Japan from 1960 to 2024 is 51.58 percent. The minimum value, 42.89 percent, was reached in 1992 while the maximum of 70.26 percent was recorded in 2021.

Japan had the highest age dependency ratio among G20 countries in 2023. That year, the population either aged 0-14 years or 65 years and older comprised a share of more than ** percent of the population of those aged 15 to 64. Japan is struggling with an ageing population and one of the lowest fertility rates worldwide. On the other hand, the age dependency ratio in Saudi Arabia was below ** percent, the lowest of the G20. The age dependency ratio is the population of those aged 0-14 and 65 and above as a share of the working age population aged 15-64.

Argentina: Dependent people as percent of the working age population: The latest value from 2024 is 51.56 percent, a decline from 52.42 percent in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 58.13 percent, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for Argentina from 1960 to 2024 is 59.02 percent. The minimum value, 51.56 percent, was reached in 2024 while the maximum of 64.24 percent was recorded in 1988.

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In 2023, the child and old-age dependency ratio in Taiwan ranged at around ***** and ***** percent respectively, summing up to a total dependency ratio of ***** percent. While the child dependency ratio is expected to remain stable, the old-age dependency ratio will rise steadily in coming decades.

Chad: Dependent people as percent of the working age population: The latest value from 2024 is 92.92 percent, a decline from 95.36 percent in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 58.13 percent, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for Chad from 1960 to 2024 is 98.35 percent. The minimum value, 81.74 percent, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 107.65 percent was recorded in 2002.

United States US: Age Dependency Ratio: % of Working-Age Population data was reported at 52.268 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 51.652 % for 2016. United States US: Age Dependency Ratio: % of Working-Age Population data is updated yearly, averaging 52.247 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 66.700 % in 1962 and a record low of 49.442 % in 2009. United States US: Age Dependency Ratio: % of Working-Age Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Age dependency ratio is the ratio of dependents--people younger than 15 or older than 64--to the working-age population--those ages 15-64. Data are shown as the proportion of dependents per 100 working-age population.; ; World Bank staff estimates based on age distributions of United Nations Population Division's World Population Prospects: 2017 Revision.; Weighted average; Relevance to gender indicator: this indicator implies the dependency burden that the working-age population bears in relation to children and the elderly. Many times single or widowed women who are the sole caregiver of a household have a high dependency ratio.

France - Old-age-dependency ratio was 34.80% in December of 2024, according to the EUROSTAT. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for France - Old-age-dependency ratio - last updated from the EUROSTAT on September of 2025. Historically, France - Old-age-dependency ratio reached a record high of 34.80% in December of 2024 and a record low of 25.60% in December of 2010.

India: Dependent people as percent of the working age population: The latest value from 2024 is 46.56 percent, a decline from 47.01 percent in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 58.13 percent, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for India from 1960 to 2024 is 68.95 percent. The minimum value, 46.56 percent, was reached in 2024 while the maximum of 82.62 percent was recorded in 1966.

Brazil BR: Age Dependency Ratio: % of Working-Age Population data was reported at 44.029 % in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 43.790 % for 2022. Brazil BR: Age Dependency Ratio: % of Working-Age Population data is updated yearly, averaging 64.019 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2023, with 64 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 89.023 % in 1963 and a record low of 43.371 % in 2017. Brazil BR: Age Dependency Ratio: % of Working-Age Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Brazil – Table BR.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Age dependency ratio is the ratio of dependents--people younger than 15 or older than 64--to the working-age population--those ages 15-64. Data are shown as the proportion of dependents per 100 working-age population.;World Bank staff estimates based on age distributions of United Nations Population Division's World Population Prospects: 2024 Revision.;Weighted average;Relevance to gender indicator: this indicator implies the dependency burden that the working-age population bears in relation to children and the elderly. Many times single or widowed women who are the sole caregiver of a household have a high dependency ratio.

Moldova: Dependent people as percent of the working age population: The latest value from 2024 is 56.25 percent, an increase from 55.3 percent in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 58.13 percent, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for Moldova from 1960 to 2024 is 52.8 percent. The minimum value, 38.54 percent, was reached in 2012 while the maximum of 67.66 percent was recorded in 1963.

Romania: Dependent people as percent of the working age population: The latest value from 2024 is 55.51 percent, an increase from 55.35 percent in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 58.13 percent, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for Romania from 1960 to 2024 is 50.99 percent. The minimum value, 44.69 percent, was reached in 2006 while the maximum of 60.2 percent was recorded in 1981.

China Elderly Dependency Ratio data was reported at 21.800 % in 2022. This records an increase from the previous number of 20.800 % for 2021. China Elderly Dependency Ratio data is updated yearly, averaging 10.700 % from Dec 1982 (Median) to 2022, with 35 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 21.800 % in 2022 and a record low of 8.000 % in 1982. China Elderly Dependency Ratio data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Socio-Demographic – Table CN.GA: Population: Sample Survey: Elderly Dependency Ratio: By Region.

In 2022, Italy had the highest old-age dependency ratio, with a rate of 37.5 people aged over 65 to 100 people of working age. Finland followed second with an old-age dependency ratio of 37.4, while Azerbaijan had the lowest old-age dependency ratio of 11.3 percent.

Ukraine: Dependent people as percent of the working age population: The latest value from 2024 is 48.92 percent, a decline from 48.93 percent in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 58.13 percent, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for Ukraine from 1960 to 2024 is 48.21 percent. The minimum value, 40.52 percent, was reached in 2011 while the maximum of 53.14 percent was recorded in 1963.